Design
Inga Sempé adds functions to the clip lamp for Wästberg
Stockholm 2015: this small clip lamp by French designer Inga Sempé can also stand unassisted or be fixed to a wall. More about Inga Sempé adds functions to the clip lamp for Wästberg
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Borselius attempts to perfect traditional street lighting with Halo
Stockholm 2015: Swedish designer Stefan Borselius has designed a globe-shaped outdoor light for streets and parks. More about Borselius attempts to perfect traditional street lighting with Halo
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MSDS Studio presents simple furniture and lighting collection in Stockholm
Stockholm 2015: Canadian design firm MSDS Studio is launching a collection of wooden furniture and metal lighting in the Greenhouse area of Stockholm Furniture Fair today (+ slideshow). More about MSDS Studio presents simple furniture and lighting collection in Stockholm
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Mia Cinelli's limb-like weighted blanket is designed to ease feelings of grief
Following the death of a loved one, American artist and designer Mia Cinelli created this "weighted comfort object" that could simulate the feeling of being hugged. More about Mia Cinelli's limb-like weighted blanket is designed to ease feelings of grief
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Bouroullec brothers design a bent steel triangle to frame Artek furniture collection
Stockholm 2015: French design duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have made a bent steel component the basis of a collection of tables and shelving for Finnish brand Artek. More about Bouroullec brothers design a bent steel triangle to frame Artek furniture collection
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Neri&Hu designs Shaker-style furniture for De La Espada
Maison&Objet 2015: Shanghai studio Neri&Hu has created two collections of furniture for Portuguese furniture company De La Espada, including pieces modelled on simple Shaker designs (+ slideshow). More about Neri&Hu designs Shaker-style furniture for De La Espada
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Jeonghwa Seo experiments with form for Structure For Use benches
South Korean designer Jeonghwa Seo has created a collection of benches that explore the structure and shapes of seating, with the aim of finding an uncommon form. More about Jeonghwa Seo experiments with form for Structure For Use benches
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Claesson Koivisto Rune launches Smaller Objects home accessories brand
Stockholm 2015: Stockholm studio Claesson Koivisto Rune has set up a new company that will offer a selection of small household items (+ slideshow). More about Claesson Koivisto Rune launches Smaller Objects home accessories brand
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Form Us With Love adds colourful acoustic panels to Baux range
Stockholm 2015: Swedish studio Form Us With Love has extended the range of colourful construction materials offered by its brand Baux to include acoustic panels – the second set launching in Stockholm this week (+ slideshow). More about Form Us With Love adds colourful acoustic panels to Baux range
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StokkeAustad's acoustic panels pair colourful fabric with metal and stone
Stockholm 2015: Oslo studio StokkeAustad has combined colourful textiles with a selection of shinier materials to create acoustic panels that feature geometric patterns (+ slideshow). More about StokkeAustad's acoustic panels pair colourful fabric with metal and stone
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The office cubicle: from commercial flop to best-selling design classic
Feature: the office cubicle turns 50 years old this year. Andrew Shanahan investigates the history of the system that revolutionised office design and which, after falling out of favour, is now being re-evaluated. More about The office cubicle: from commercial flop to best-selling design classic
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Bocci debuts cloud-shaped 73 glass pendant lights
Maison&Objet 2015: Canadian lighting brand Bocci has launched a light made by forcing molten glass into a loose heat-resistant fabric pillow. More about Bocci debuts cloud-shaped 73 glass pendant lights
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Shane Schneck's Bollard light is four lamps in one
Northmodern 2015: American designer Shane Schneck has created a silicone lamp for Danish brand Menu that can be used in four different positions. More about Shane Schneck's Bollard light is four lamps in one
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Claesson Koivisto Rune's Gate sofa provides public charging points
Stockholm 2015: Scandinavian studio Claesson Koivisto Rune has designed a modular sofa system for public spaces that allows sitters to recharge their phones and laptops while resting their legs. More about Claesson Koivisto Rune's Gate sofa provides public charging points
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Lilian van Daal's 3D-printed Biomimicry chair shows off "a new way to create soft seating"
Dezeen and MINI Frontiers: Dutch designer Lilian van Daal claims 3D-printing can replace traditional upholstery techniques to produce spongy-surfaced furniture in this movie filmed in Eindhoven. More about Lilian van Daal's 3D-printed Biomimicry chair shows off "a new way to create soft seating"
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Robotic arms create custom furniture in Kram/Weisshaar's Robochop installation
This interactive installation by design studio Kram/Weisshaar allows users to remotely control a robotic arm that sculpts foam cubes into furniture pieces (+ movie). More about Robotic arms create custom furniture in Kram/Weisshaar's Robochop installation
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Alexander Wang designs furniture range for Poltrona Frau
Fashion designer Alexander Wang has launched a collection of limited-edition furniture for Italian brand Poltrona Frau, including bean-bag chairs and a drinks cabinet (+ slideshow). More about Alexander Wang designs furniture range for Poltrona Frau
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The fashion industry is "saturated" says Olivier Theyskens
Interview: the former head of two Parisian fashion houses has discouraged students from setting up their own brands because the industry is overwhelmed by too many new names. More about The fashion industry is "saturated" says Olivier Theyskens
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Book cover refuses to open for judgmental readers
Ever judged a book by its cover? Amsterdam creative studio Moore has reversed the well-known idiom – designing a sleeve that scans your face and won't open unless approached without prejudice (+ movie). More about Book cover refuses to open for judgmental readers
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Industrial Facility's w152 lamps charge electronic devices
Stockholm 2015: London design studio Industrial Facility has collaborated with Swedish lighting company Wästberg to create lamps that provide power from multiple USB outlets. More about Industrial Facility's w152 lamps charge electronic devices